AI Inspection & Repair Estimates

The Problem with Manual Estimates

Accurately estimating rehab costs is the hardest skill for new investors to master. Underestimating repairs is the #1 reason investors lose money on deals.

Traditionally, you inevitably forget items, miscalculate square footage, or guess incorrectly on material costs. It's slow, error-prone, and requires deep construction knowledge.

How Computer Vision Works

Computer Vision is a field of Artificial Intelligence that trains computers to "see" and interpret images. In real estate, we train models on millions of property photos to identify:

• Materials: Hardwood vs. laminate floors, granite vs. laminate countertops.
• Condition: Peeling paint, water stains, cracked drywall, missing shingles.
• Fixtures: Age and style of cabinets, lighting, and plumbing fixtures.

Key Benefits of AI Estimation

1. Speed and Scalability

What used to take 2 hours of walking a property and 3 hours of spreadsheet work now takes 15 minutes. You can analyze more deals faster, giving you a competitive edge.

2. Objectivity

Emotional bias is real. You might "want" a deal to work, so you subconsciously lower the renovation costs. AI has no such bias. It gives you the cold, hard numbers based on visual evidence.

3. Standardization

If you have a team of acquisitions managers, AI ensures they are all estimating repairs the same way. It standardizes your buy box and risk assessment across the company.

Using the DealsEngine Inspector

Our platform integrates this technology directly into your workflow.

1. Navigate to a property in the Marketplace.
2. Upload or sync photos from the listing.
3. Click "Run AI Inspection".
4. Review the generated report covering Roof, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Cosmetic finishes.